NSERC CREATE Training Program for Advanced Methods, Education and Training in Hyperspectral Science and Technology (AMETHYST)

NSERC CREATE 高光谱科学技术先进方法、教育和培训培训计划 (AMETHYST)

• 批准号: 371155-2010
• 负责人: Staenz, Karl
• 金额: $ 21.86万
• 依托单位: University of Lethbridge
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Collaborative Research and Training Experience
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2012-01-01 至 2013-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=505454
• 关键词: NSERC; CREATE; Training; Program; Advanced

The high-tech field of imaging is used daily throughout society. As a key part of our economy, it provides essential information for major job sectors in Canada, such as natural resource management in the energy, forestry, and agriculture industries, as well as medical imaging, national security, climate, water, and the environment. Major growth in Canada and globally (doubled market within a decade; projected $58 billion by 2012) plus retirements has created a severe shortage of trained professionals in this field. As a recognised leader in Canada in both teaching and imaging research, the University of Lethbridge has invested heavily in this field. The AMETHYST proposal will create the first Imaging Science degree program in Canada and it addresses all four NSERC priority areas: environmental science, natural resources and energy, health, and information technology. The innovative AMETHYST Pathways Program will create training environments linked directly with internships at over 35 collaborating agencies in industry and government, as well as other selected universities, all packaged within new curriculum in undergraduate to post-graduate streams. At the core of this innovative proposal, led by experts in both imaging sciences and educational fields, are features such as practical hands-on training; professional skills development; blended and cross-disciplinary learning; local, national and international internships; interdisciplinary partnerships; and workshops on science and technology as well as career development and workforce preparation. Our commitment to excellence includes individualised programs tailored to each trainee through a one-on-one mentorship program. AMETHYST graduates will also be uniquely trained in both technical and applications domains - we expect 100 % employment for all graduates throughout the program. Defined outcomes are assured through explicit accountability and external program reviews, with scientific and community-based reporting. AMETHYST will carry out leading-edge interdisciplinary research in critical areas and produce a broader base of entry-level specialists to help address critical, longer-term needs within this substantial and growing job market.

成像高科技领域在整个社会中得到广泛应用。作为我国经济的重要组成部分，它为加拿大的主要就业部门提供重要信息，例如能源、林业和农业领域的自然资源管理，以及医学成像、国家安全、气候、水和环境。加拿大和全球的大幅增长（十年内市场翻了一番；预计到 2012 年将达到 580 亿美元）加上退休人员的退休，导致该领域训练有素的专业人员严重短缺。作为加拿大教学和影像研究领域公认的领导者，莱斯布里奇大学在这一领域投入了大量资金。 AMETHYST 提案将在加拿大创建第一个成像科学学位项目，涉及 NSERC 的所有四个优先领域：环境科学、自然资源和能源、健康和信息技术。创新的 AMETHYST Pathways 计划将创建与超过 35 个行业和政府合作机构以及其他选定大学的实习直接相关的培训环境，所有这些都包含在本科到研究生课程的新课程中。这项创新提案由影像科学和教育领域的专家主导，其核心特点是实践动手培训；专业技能发展；混合和跨学科学习；本地、国家和国际实习；跨学科伙伴关系；以及有关科学技术以及职业发展和劳动力准备的研讨会。我们对卓越的承诺包括通过一对一的指导计划为每位学员量身定制个性化计划。 AMETHYST 毕业生还将接受技术和应用领域的独特培训 - 我们期望整个项目中所有毕业生 100% 就业。通过明确的问责制和外部计划审查以及科学和基于社区的报告，确保确定的成果。 AMETHYST 将在关键领域开展前沿的跨学科研究，并培养更广泛的入门级专家，以帮助满足这个庞大且不断增长的就业市场中关键的长期需求。